Most subjects that the junior anaesthetist will encounter whilst on call are described in a clear, well ordered fashion.

Another use is to direct practice short answer questions for the final FRCA, giving a framework upon which to flesh out your answer. This makes it money well spent.

This is, however, not a textbook of anaesthesia, and will not give enough information to direct treatment, but is invaluable as a handy aide memoire. If having read the short topic you are still none the wiser, then proceed at your peril.